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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-02
A New Social Club.

A club has recently been formed by thirty
or forty gentlemen living in the western part
of the city and the house No. PA Bracket
street has been leased by the new organiza-
ton. Among the members are Messrs. Paw
son Tucker, Charles Allen, Geo. C. Shaw
Charles Merrill, J. E. Blabon, Sterling Dow.
George Loring, Charles j. Walker, w. II.
kilbon, Thomas p. Shaw, Elisha Conley.
w S. Eaton, r. B. Burnham, J. Q. Twitch-
ell, d. f. Emery, Jr., E. L. Stanwood, Ammi
Whitney and George Millillen. No'name has
yet been adopted for the club. Mr.. George
Milliken, is the president and Mr.. Thomas
Z. Shaw secretary and treasurer.
Last evening the club house was formally
opened, large party being present includ-
ing many ladies. An excellent supper was
served and the evening was enjoyably passed.
1t is proposed to have a ladies' reception
once during each week. The house has been
handsomely finished in hardwoods. It is of
one story, containing besides the hall, a large
parlcf, dining room and kitchen.
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BRIEF JoTTiNcs.

To-day issCandlemas.
Tho Musical Record for February has been
received.
Judge Haskell has arrived home from Ellis
worth having driver the entire distance in
his sleigh.
Inc contents of lobster pots at Harpswell
were stolen several nights ago, S?5 worth of
Holsters being taken in all.
new cylinder for the tow-boat Belknan
is being made at the Portland Company's
Works
The February meeting of the Associated
charities viii be held in room IS, CITY Build
ing. on Thursday at 4p.m. All interested
are invited to attend.
The lady friends of the members of Mum
JOY Lodge, Knights of Pythias, are requested
to meet at X. p. Hall at o'clock this after
noon to make arrangements for an entertain
ment.
The Boston q Maine received notice YES
terday from the Fall River line that the lat-
ter company would receive no freight from
the Boston and Maine either to or from New
York
Engineer Dodge of this city Saturday night
slipped and fell on his engine breaking his
shoulder. This was before reaching Water
vile and the fireman was obliged to run the
train up to that place where another en-
gineer was secured.
The Argus says that the talk that Oscar
Ballou was poisoned with strychnine was
without the authority of DR.. Meserye. DIR.
Meserve told the PRESS that the man was
suffering from poisoning, and apparently
from strychnine poisoning.
John Hickey, champion harmonica PLAYER
OF Massachusetts, challenges Charles Call.
champion of Maine, to contest to take
place in any room in Portland for any
amount from one dollar to one hundred dol
lars side, hecontest to be decided by any
professional.
horse belonging to Mr.. Nathaniel Dyer
of Cape Elizabeth, ran away near State
street wharf yesterday morning and the
two young ladies in the sleigh were thrown
out They escaped without injury and the
horse when caught on Park street had done
only little damage to the sleigh.
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Base Ball.

Kearns, of last years Portland Club, has
signed with the Torontos.
Dilworth, formerly of the Brocktons. will
play this season with the Binghampton. N.
Y, team.
Laroque, OF last years Newburyports, has
been sold by the Bridgeports to the Des
Moines club for $500.
Manager Spence, in regard to his new
team says that they are as good fielders, bet
ter base runners, and better batters than
last years nine
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SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEy.

bEfOhE JUDGE BONNEY.
TUEsDAY.-The February court term was open
ed this morning. The traverse jury is made IN
IRON the two 1uries inlattendance at the last term
Foreman Charles W. Deering. Gorham.
Albion 7. Aver, Wndham.
CHARLES L. Andrews, Westbrook
Isaac a. Boulter, Standish
Joseph II. Bachelor Sebago
Augustus b. Brown, Portland
Albert X. Brown, Cape Elizabeth
sI9ahn w. Go0de, Yarmouth
.ssss'Yy L. Hamilton, Cumberland
A4 apl9 X. 7. Libby, Gorham.
y Ighnnt Merrill, Gray.
SaineTl L. Mitchell Yarmouth
r ~ 81 observation-disclosures Morton Ravmond.
os rs \. Norlan, Baldwin
pm C use o. hedrault against the Androscogcin
., ~ n on alacti0n to recover damag es laid
~ ior persoqal injuries sustained by the
nt ny tne aieget negligence OF the defend
oxvine ~ ny "ds assisted for trial to-day but
vm s " tns absence G the plaintiff non snit
MEAS entered ~ f to be takeno if the plaintiff an
defendants costs for this term oi ''i'i anu pays
lion. Washington Gilbert IA counsal Co. a.
Radlntn, and Hon. w. L. PutIam and Westnn
thompson are counsel for the defendants "o''on
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saco's New pr,,ceie,

Mr.. Edward d. Wharf who for the past
ten years has been head clerk in the drug
store OF Geo. c. Frye has purchased the old
established store Of Mr.. G. ii. bennett of
Saco and will hereafter conduct business
there for himself. Mr.. Wharf has been "a
years in the apothecary business and is
thoroughly competent and capable druggist
His experience in the store of Mr.. FRYE
which is noted for its careful compromising
OF prescriptions will enable him to make his
new store model one and the people of Saco
to be congratulated that Mr. Wharf is to To-
cate there. The stand is a desirable one
and Mr.. Wharff's many Portland friends will
be pleased to know that he has been so for
tunate as to secure it.
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DEATHS

In this city. Feb 1, George c. wife of Il. Mil
t4n Lord and daughter of William j. and the late
Harriet J. Radford, aged 33 years months and
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at o'clock /.
from her late residence, No. 81 Elm st. Burial AT
convenience of the family
In this city, Feb. 1, Francis, infant son of 10
Seph and Josephine Mitchell
Funeral this afternoon at O'Clock from No. Al
Anderson street. 49,
:, In Cape Elizabeth, Feb 1, Josie c.. daughter of
Henry b. and Lucy A johnson, aged IL wears
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from her fathers residence
In Lewiston. Jan. 20, Mrs. Roxana b. Wing.
aged 78 years 10 months e'
In Monson, Jan. 49, Walter T. Macomber. AGED
"a years. @e
In Durham. Jan. %, Mrs. Margaret j. Rogers.
aged so years. eD'
a AZ Danyle Junction, JAN 20, jeremiah Stnch-
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After Diphtheria

Inc patient RECEIVERS strength slowly, as the sys-
TEN is weak and debilitated, and the blood poison
ed by the ravages of the disease. What is needed
is good reliable tonic and blood purifier like
Hoods Sarsaparilla. which has just the elements
OF strength for the body and vitality and richness
Tor the blood which soon bring back robust health
benefit " ''" VI si0"'
After recovering from a prolonged sickness
with dlphtheria, and needing something 10 bnijd
me Up, l look two bottles of Hoods SarsapariIla
Iet good results from the first Dose Ii Seemed
70 go from the top of my head to the ends OF NV
toes; know Hoods Sarsaparilla is a good thing
y. ID. STRATToN, Drnggist,l Westfeld. Mass -
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Woman's Indian Aeeocia.,,.

The Woman's Indian Association met in
Browns Block on Tuesday afternoon. After
the usual reports, interesting papers were
read, and several letters also from mission
aries among the Indians.
A letter was read expressing thanks for
the valuable box sent to them.
Mrs. Jordan reported that box was in
course of preparation for the Crow Indians
of Montana.
An interesting extract was read from "The
Century of Dishonor' by H. Hunt Jackson
The Thanksgiving proclamation by the
Cherokee chief, which was included in Mrs.
Taylor's annual report, will appear in the
PRESS.
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Great Remnant Sale.

Eastman Bros. &c Bancroft advertise their
twentieth semi-annual cash sale of remnants
and odd lots to take place today. If stormy
the sale will be postponed until the first
pleasant day following. The store will open
at 500 a. m. and the sale begins at $50 a. m.
sharp. This will be general clearance sale
in every department and each article as
usual, will be marked with red figures,
which indicates fifty cents on dollar. or
loco
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RACES.

In East Limington, Jan. 20, A. Howard Chase
and Miss Laura ID. Larrabee
:, In Boothbay. Jan. %. George d. Mcclellan and
Miss Grace Dolloh. '-'N'
A. Payne. "'-1 -''''"io
AZ Green's Landing, JAN Is. Alpheus Robbins
OF South Deer Isle aud Homer Thurlow Of Green's
Landing. " VI een
In Woodstock, jan %, John T. Harding of
", Moodstoek and Miss Esther j. Wyman OF Frank
beth, NeON' SO'Ai Va OaPe Eliza
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DIRECTORS.

EDWARD II. SEccoMB. West Newton. Mass.
Hon. JOSIAH ii. DRUAIMOND Portland, Maine
JOHN K. DEWITT, Portland, Maine.
HENRY q. HUTCHINs, Boston, Mass.
Hon. PERCIvAL BoNNEY, Portland. Me.
Hon. MARQUIS Il. KING; Portland, Me.
THOMAS A. FOSTER, NJ. D., Portland, Me-
Hon. FRED. K. RICHARDS, Rockport, Me.
GEORGE l.. DEBLoIs, Boston, Mass
EDWARD A. MOVES, Portland, Me.
Hon. FREDERICK ROBBIE, Gorham, Me.
FRANK Il. ALLEN, Portland, Me.
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Sale of Clothing.

Ira F. Clark, the clothier, No 4S2 Con-
gress street, announces this morning a
great sale of clothing and gentlemen's fur
nishing goods. The goods are to be sold at
large reduction in price. Full particulars
may be found in the advertisement in
another column.
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The following officers were elected for tn


President-Paul Stevens
Vice President-Miss Robinson
Secretary-Miss Laughlin
Treasurer-Frank Staples
Executive Committee-Msses Jones. Sayward
and smart, Messrs. Kelsey and Smith.
After the meeting, an order of eight dances
kept the party pleasantly employed until
late hour. An appetizing lunch was served
at intermission. The reunion committee
consisted Of Misses Walker, Libby and Bed
low, and Messrs. Morrill, and Kimball.
Messrs. Tukesbury. Kelsey and Stevens
were the floor directors
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Portland & cedensburo RAILWAY

At the meeting of the directors of the Port
land & Ogdensburg Railway held yesterday
afternoon, an organization was effected by
the choice of Gen. S. j. Anderson as presi-
dent and Charles ii. Foy clerk. There were
present Directors Andersen, Small, Wood
bury, Thaxter, Fessenden and Millken.
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SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

TUEsDAY.-The following decisions and re-
scripts have been received from the Law Court in
cases pending in the Western District:
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
State VS.. George Thrasher.
Rescrflgt Jy ptrgi1, J.-Whether or not a pepal-
~ for killing deer out of season is barred by
the statute of limitations, cannot be raised on 4
motion IN arrest Of Judgment The penalty for
a complaint The complaint for killing a deer out
OF season need not allegc to whom the penalty is
TO CO.
Answers in deposition which tend to show a
voluntary payment by the defendant whose guide
Killed deer out of season, are not admissible in
me trlal OF complaint against the guide.
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Forest City Sugar Refining COMPANY

At the annual meeting, held yesterday, the
following officers were elected:
Directors-H. J; Libby. James Hopkins Smith
Geo. ). Hunt, nj. +; Emery, j. s. Winslow.
Presidential. j. Libby.
Treasurer and Business Manager-Geo. s.
Hunt.
Clerk-Geo O. X Cram
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Christian Endeavor.

The Williston Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor will celebrate its sixth
anniversary by a grand fellowship meeting
at the church tonight. The exercises will
prove exceedingly interesting.
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After Scarlet Fever

upon our little girl, who had been sick with
scarlet FEVER, the use of Hoods Sarsaparilla was
most marvellous, entirely removing the poison
rom her blood and restoring her to good health
hoods Sarsapariia deserves our highest praise. -
4. q. STRATToN, Swampscott Mass,
Mnen my son recovered from dphtheria his
tnroat was swollen and inflamed he had no an
petiIe ana ms blood seemed in very poor condi-
aparllla ne was very much better, gained in flesh
ana MS throat seemed much improyedn MRS. Il.
nj. PRESCOTT, Franklin N H. "
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
JUDGE courn

nEroiaE JUDGE GOULD.
,TUEsDAY.-Wnliam Hunt. Frank p,,xuo..
f tnolnas brennan Robert Buschen and IoliSn,
Suaanaugh' dntoxicaton. Each ten DAYS in the
county jail; Burrey appealed. ~ '"e
,-sa lnoInas brennan, Robert Busehen and Tohn
H,Ld.y sS Assault. Each fined So and one
Horace Green. Larceny Fined So and costs
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1Why don't you try Carter's Little Liver Pillsq
They are positive cure for sick headache. and
all the ills produced by disordered Liver. Only
one pill dose. febldSwlw
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Maurice Bender ct ais VS. Henry LeBourn and
l49 cords Of w0od-Ansel Stevens, claimant
ReScrtpt Oy pfrgia, Jan amendment of the
declaration Of a writ may be allowed at The dis
erection OF the court even after default
one who cuts and piles poplar wood to be manu.
Iactufed into pulp has lien on the wood for his
pay under the provisions OF Il. s., chap. 81 sec
3e, although he cuts by the cord.
Exceptions Oyerrulad
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,TuEsDAY.-Judge Virgin has, at the suit Of the
Mlhsiow Faeklng Company, granted an iniunc-
tion against Marcus Watson of Westbrook. for
pldolng nm 70 print labels for canned green corn
bearing the Globe trade mark. The @Globen is
the eldest canned goods trade mark in existence.
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DEERING.

Inc following is the programme for the
week at the Uniyersalist church:
q, Wednesday evening Rev. c. A. Hayden Sub
1eet. Helps to a Religious Life"
VIII nhursGay evening Rev l.. 8. Crosley of Bruins
WICK, subject, "Mgrality and Religion"
-. rriday evening" Rev W. s. Perkins of Lewis
logy VS.. Religion" " INV
Saturday evening, Rev. NJ Crosley of Portland
Subject, "Christ finding the LOST '''''''
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The entertainment in the Mechanics free
course, last evening, consisted of an excel
lent concert Shaw's quartette sang most
accoptably, as did Miss Greedy, who had
several solos, Mr.. Foss's recitations gave
great pleasure, and Miss Philbrool's accom-
paniments left nothing to be desired.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-02

Ad~see TO Mothers.-MRS. WINSI,OW,S
oooIHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sunerer at once itproduces natural quiet sleep by
renewing the child from pain, and the little cherub
awakes as bright as button" 1t is very pleas
ant 10 TASTE II soothes the child, softens the
gums, alays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
novels, and is the best known remedy for dIar-
rh@a, whether arising from teethng or other
causes; Twenty-Five cents a BOTTLE
ahlo SM& W&w1y
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NEw ApvERTIsEmENTs ro-pA,
LEND YOUR CONSTITUTION A HAND

Constitutions are much alike, and in nine-tenths
OF us the same causes produce the same effects
Vertigo dizziness, or pain of any kind. excepting
that Of an injury, can come only when there is In
our bodies some impurity in the blood which we
nave not sufficient vitality to throw off without
help. therefore, the proper thing to do is to get
Immediately the necessary help. No aid is so eff
ieetive as BRANDRETH's PILLS. When you feel
these Ills coming on take from three to ten of
these pills, according to your weight, and be re-
lleved at once. Never put off the feeling by
thinking you will soon be over 1t. Take the pills
and do not rack the constitution
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NOTES.
The Devils Auction" drew another large

ne DENIS AucllOn drew another large
audience last night.
There win be a coffee party and concert
given at the. High Street Circle rooms t.
morrow night. Mrs Fellows. Mr.. Cushirg.
Mr.. Murray and other talent viii appear.
James +. Murdoch, the actor, celebrated
his seventy -dfth birthday at Cincinnati last
week by delivering lecture ON Macbeth,
after which a reception was given him. He
I'm always thinking" said Nine. Mod
jeska the other day, II will stay on the
stage one year more, for there is this or that
play l have not acted in yet But now we
think after next year we will go to Southern
husband wants to get me off the STAGE
The great spectacle of "Zozo" viii be pro.
duced at Portland Theatre February 18th
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The class of 1886, P. II. s.. held Its first
reunion at the Falmouth Hotel last evening.
about forty of the members being present
Preceding the business meeting the fol-
lowing programme was acceptably rendered:
Piano Solo. ................ Miss Robinson
Reading. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Miss ibbv
Vocal Solo Mr. MitcbeH
Piano Solo .........,... Miss Vonna
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SUBURBAN JEWS.
sAccARAPPA.

SAOCAKAPPA.
The Portland 81 Rochester Railroad Com
pany are making good progress on the new
freight house.
Work on the turn-table will be resumed as
finish the job.
Inc company are arranging to erect
handsome new depot at Gorham station
WORK VIII commence early in the spring.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
srocKBR1DeE ENTERTAINMENT.

sToCKBRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT.
The following will be the programme for
the Stockbridge entertainment tonight:
Quartette-Legends. ......,...., .........M ohring
Arclamena Ladies.
Reading-Surly Tins Troubles. ......... Burnett
Miss Ida M. Brown.
Dial Profundo dell Obblis ..............C entemeri
Miss George May Latham,
Arclamena Ladies.
Solo for Violoncelo-Le Desir Seryais
Mr. Fritz Giese
Quartette- Ballad of the Weaver.
Arranged by II. o. johnson
Arclamena Ladies.
Read1ng-ln the CatacOmhS. Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Ida M. Brown
Scotch Song-Charlie Machree ......... Dow
MISS George May Latham.
[ ~ Moment Musicale ...........'.'.s chnberf
Mr.. Fritz Giese
Quarteite-Brd, Bee and Fish. ........... Tauhert
Arclamena Ladies.
The Cleveland Leader thus speaks of Miss
Latham: Miss George Latham's number.
ID rant Palpit,' was delivered with great
purity OF tone and power. One cannet help
feeling astonished at the power and firm
ness OF her voice in one so frail.
THE OPERA
The tickets are selling well for the per-
formances of princess Ida" Patience"
and the "Mikado," which will be given
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights re-
spectiyely at City Hail. Weappend the cast
of Patience
S Maiar EaysFIey Brocolini
Lieut., the Duke of Dunstable. Mr. Phil Bransoil
kelgnald Bunthorne. .......... Mr.. j. W. Herbert
Rhrr1iipaiu Sfosvenor Mr.. Roy Stanton
Lady Angela. Observation-Disclosures. Miss Agnes Stone
Lazy Saphlr ................. Miss Edith Jennesse
Lazy Ella. ........,............M Miss NJ Z. Pfeffer
PATIENCE dairymaid. ...... Miss Helent Lamont
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SAI&W&w1y

4 turned the music as she played,
And lowered Ger as she sang,
And from me then my senses strayed,
Bewitched by ATKINsoN's Wang Yang.
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Hoods SarsapariIIa
100 Doses One Dollar.

Soid py an druggists. 81 six for s5. Prepared
only by G. HOOD g. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-17
The Red Flag.

JERSEY CITY, November Il. j. Blot, tailor in
Union township, N. j., placed red flag, draped In
black, outside his door yesterday. The nag bore
the inscription:
"Sacred TO the memory Of our beloved martyred
brethren in Chicago, who died for the cause they
advocated, as did many noble men before them
AZ soon as the wOrldngmen In the vicinity
learned that the flag was there, they gathered
around the little taylor shop, and IN few moments
the flag was gone, the windows were smashed and
the place was wrecked. The red flag which was
displayed in Jersey city was also torn down by a
crowd of wordngmen, and the windows Of the
house were smashed.
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fell, the four bodies fell simultaneously.
Fischer, Spies and Parsons struggled and
kicked frightfully, and it was thirteen
and half minutes after the trap fell be-
fore life was pronounced extinct The
collins for the anarchists were of plain
black, with but the silver heads of screws
for ornament. When the collins were
brought to the scaffold, Sheriff Matson
exclaimed: "His will be DONE" The
bodies were lowered in the following man
ner: Spies, Fischer, Engel and Parsons.
All looked natural. The coffin lids were
quickly screwed down. Paper tabs were
pasted on each for Identification. Engers
and Lingg's remains we're taken to 20S6
Milwaukee avenue. Fischer's wife claimed
his, Mrs. Spies took Augustus, and Mrs
Parsons received that of her husband.
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CHINA.


SHANGHAI, November 12,--Floods in Hon Non
are increasing. Hundreds Of thousands of In
habitants In the proglncs are destitute. In one
were overwhelmed by the food, and 200 drowned.
Another terrible inundation occurred at See
Chuen.
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0AELIo ATHLETIo NEGOTIATION.
FRANCE.


LEFT THE RESIDENCE.
PARIS, November I'm. Wilson has officially
left the palace of the Elysee, the residence Of
President Greyy.
WILSON'S EXAMINATION.
PARs, November i2-M Wilson was examined
to-day by the Judge In reference TO his alleged con-
nection with the traffic In the Legion Of Honor
decorations. The court IN which the Canarel trial
has been proceeding ordered the personal release
of Gen Cafarel. Nine. Lemonsine and M. Loutz
pending the result Of the government inquiry into
the allegations against NJ. Wilson.
REVOLUTIONARY TALK.
PARIS, November 12.-M. Wilson, who 10
charged with completely in the Cafarel scandal,
appeared before the examining magistrate to-day.
He affirmed that the disputed letters are authentic
that Nine. Limousin presents In her declaration,
but that they have been tempered With.
lie Voltaife advises the republicans odght TO pre-
pare for congress OF deputies and senators for
the election Of president Of the republic The
irreconcileables have resolved to form committee
OF control and 10 construct barricades In the
streets, II NJ Ferry should be elected TO succeed
NJ Grevy, in the event Of the latter resigning the
presidency.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-17
Testing the Gallows.
ssociated Press-Day Report.

Associated Press-Day Report.
OHIsAGo, November 11.-Cook county
Jail, 2 a. M: At O'Clock change was
made in the death watch. Between l and
O'Clock the sheriff and his assistants
tested the gallows. Heavy bags of sand
we're attached to the ropes and the traps
we're sprung. The machine worked to
perfection, and in all respects was salts
factory to the authorities. Then quiet
prevailed.